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Sat, Jul 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 19, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 684

Fine Gold-Mounted Bowenite Scent

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
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$100,000 $10,000
Bottle Russian or French, circa 1900, carved bowenite body is studded with cabochon synthetic rubies, hinged 18 kt. gold (test) cap likewise decorated with cabochon synthetic rubies, unidentified mark on gold mount, 2-5/16 in. tiny chips to stones, hairline crack at shoulder of bottle, moderate wear to bottle and cap, otherwise good condition. Provenance: Creech Collection, North Carolina

Condition

tiny chips to stones, hairline crack at shoulder of bottle, moderate wear to bottle and cap, otherwise good condition